Exhaust manifold bolts??

[hawk02]

Before I tackle this in spring I just wanted to see if there are usually any problems with removing these:dontknow:Are they prone to breakage or usually come out ok ??? Thanks as usual:rock:

 

[BlackMamba50]

Some of them will take a little ass to remove but a little Liquid Wrench will help loosen them up. The three bolts on the flange typically suck but just go slow and lube them up and let them soak.

 

[hawk02]

Those 3 have already been off and replaced last year when I did my catless mids, the 10 main ones on each manifold are what I was worried about, my 05 Hemi was notorious for broken/rotted manifold bolts, these still look pretty good from what I can see of the bolt heads. Thanks for the response 50!!!!!

 

[VENOMOUS1 RACING]

You should have any issues but really depends on the amount of rust and electrolysis. Down here stuff isn't so rusty so it makes for easier removal. Good luck

 

[hawk02]

Thanks, they don't look too bad, we'll see.

 

[ViperPete]

Run the truck for 5 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes.

Spray with PB Blaster. Let soak for 15 minutes.

Remove bolts. Have a torch handy. If you don't have one, go to home depot and buy one- not expensive. They are a life saver.

 

[hawk02]

I have one of the mini torches for a little heat, I was wondering if I should have it a little warm, thanks for the info....

 

[GutsyGecko]

If they won't break, shock them. Heat them with the torch, then spray CRC Freeze off onto them. ($4 can at oreielly) it wil break up the rust.

 

[hawk02]

Cool.......LOL